Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240132
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for broker services for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of October 8, 2024 - October 7, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240132), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit submissions from highly qualified vendors capable of providing skilled personnel, supervision services, materials, equipment, facilities, and other necessary resources for property acquisition services and consulting. The appointed vendor will be responsible for advising and assisting in the evaluation, planning, and management of residential and commercial property acquisition programs. The scope of services may encompass landowner notification, title services, appraisal, negotiation, relocation, file closeout, condemnation, preparation, and submission of an eminent domain package, updating appraisals, and data entry/updating tract reporting in eBuilder.
Expected Impact:
Through this contract Harris County will be able to provide broker and appraisal services to all Harris County departments, Precincts, and Flood Control District.
Alternative Options:
Office of County Engineer can use in house resources, however, this may delay project schedule and put a strain on current staff.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
X Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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6/4/24 |
354 |
Approval to Advertise |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: October 8, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Debjani Chakravarty, Division Manager - Portfolio Management Office, Office of the County Engineer; Melissa McCord, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement